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Patient Breathing Filter HMEF from Japan

Heat and Moisture Exchanging Filter combining bacterial/viral filtration with humidification for anesthesia circuits, protecting patients and machines. Disposable filter appliance. Under HTS 9018.90.30.00.

Duty Rate — Japan → United States

12.5%

Rate breakdown

9903.05.4912.5%Section 301 (forced labor) — Japan (col1 rate < 12.5 percent): MFN < 12.5% → total duty capped at 12.5%

Import Tips

Filtration efficiency (99.999% @ 0.1 micron) certification mandatory

Specify HME function vs. simple filters to maintain classification

Bulk media imports risk chemical heading misplacement